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	Okay To Mix Flourite With Gravel??
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Would it be okay to mix flourite with standard aquarium gravel for a planted tank, or would that be defeating the purpose of the flourite. I know that the plants absorb nutrients from the water column and that the gravel is primarily for anchoring the plant, so does it make a difference as to what substrate is used as long as it is the appropriate size and doesn't compact? Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 20-Jun-2006 22:01
blazeybird Banned Posts: 62 Kudos: 24 Votes: 2 Registered: 01-Jun-2006	Edited by Blazeybird What do you mean.. like mixing it all together and put it in... I dont know... but I bet you could put the flourite first, and then put gravel on top, that way it is nice looking and still has nutrients.. but thats just my opinion..... ()
Posted 20-Jun-2006 22:57
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Yes, folks who could not afford 100% Flourite have mixed it 50/50 with regular aquarium gravel. For most folks who just want plants that thrive, and not over grown jungles, this should suffice. If, on the other hand you want a lush green jungle with just a few flashes of color (fish) then you would be better advised to wait, save some more, and then spring for 100% flourite. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 21-Jun-2006 04:27
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Thanks, for both of the comments. It's not the cost of the flourite, it's just that I have some on hand as well as gravel and was just curious as to what the results would be. If it's going to be best to have just the flourite then I'll go with that. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 21-Jun-2006 06:02


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